Phoenix and Owl

Author: Jin Yan
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The changes in Eastern Europe in recent years have been dazzling. Optimists declare, "The phoenix has been reborn and taken flight from the ashes." Pessimists, on the other hand, claim, "Minerva's owl only flies at dusk." So, is it the phoenix or the owl? Through in-depth and meticulous long-term observations of politics, economics, and society, the author paints a clear picture—but not a definitive conclusion. The owl of thought always spreads its wings only at the end of the process. However, this time, the call of divine will has made it impatient—the owl leaves the branch as the phoenix struggles to rise from the ashes. Before dusk falls, can it find its direction accurately? Where will it fly? Perhaps, it can catch up with the phoenix ahead? But, the phoenix must spread its wings, no matter how difficult, and the owl must take flight, no matter how hesitant.